Athkhambha - Barharia, Siwan
Athkhambha is a village situated in the Barharia subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barharia and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Koirigawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Athkhambha village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Athkhambha is 231476. The village covers a total geographical area of 48 hectares and falls under the 841232 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Athkhambha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barharia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Siwan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Athkhambha
According to the 2011 Census, Athkhambha village had a total population of 2,147 people, including 1,093 males and 1,054 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 77.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,147 | 1,093 | 1,054 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 296 | 173 | 123 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 67 | 40 | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,528 | 809 | 719 |
| Illiterate Population | 619 | 284 | 335 |
Nearby Villages of Athkhambha
Athkhambha is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Athkhambha
Athkhambha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Athkhambha has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Athkhambha is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Athkhambha
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Athkhambha village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Athkhambha
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Athkhambha village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Athkhambha
Where is Athkhambha located?
Athkhambha village is located in Barharia Subdivision, Siwan district, Bihar, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Athkhambha?
The Gram Panchayat of Athkhambha is Koirigawan.
What is the pincode of Athkhambha?
The pincode of Athkhambha is 841232.
What is the population of Athkhambha?
Athkhambha had a total population of 2,147, including 1,093 males and 1,054 females.
How many households are there in Athkhambha?
Athkhambha had 296 households.
What is the literacy rate in Athkhambha?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Athkhambha was 82.55%. Male literacy was 87.93% and female literacy was 77.23%.